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Recently found an article from 2007 connecting statin drugs to als. has this been disproven? do statins increase als risk?
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Statin drugs: The main side effect of statin drugs is lowering the risk of heart attack/stroke in patients w/ high cholesterol. Recommendations about who should take statin drugs are based on a very large amount of clinical data and represent evidence-based scientific medicine. Whether to take a statin depends on lots of factors. For personalized advice, consult your doctor or a specialist on HealthTap.
Answered 3/5/2017
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